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Graphic & Design (350 programs)

  1. PROS: Automatically run conversions. Multiple files processed. Intuitive drag and drop system. All major AutoCAD files catered for.
    CONS: Does not work on some systems. Not always reliable. For AutoCAD engineers only. Little by way of support.
  2. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Import images. Print multiple labels on a page. Export labels as image. Shadowed text.
    CONS: Lining design with printer is difficult. Basic design tools. Minimal template support. Non re-sizeable app window.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    French
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to use. Supports exporting to PDF documents. Supports several template patterns. Works with multiple languages.
    CONS: Still missing several functions and tools. Not ideal for complex 3D projects. No mention about data (design) security. No real user guide.
  4. PROS: Some of the templates are well designed. Many color choices are very professionally chosen. Categorized template selections have equal numbers in each group. Over 1000 templates to choose from.
    CONS: Displays templates that cannot be downloaded or opened. Doesn’t allow design alterations or edits. Cannot create templates with the tool. Some templates look cheap and old-fashioned.
  5. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Measure items within photos. Tile images to print with a regular printer. Works with bitmap images. Compare image elements with graph-like measuring tools.
    CONS: Crashes upon opening without the correct settings. The measuring tools are poorly optimized. Have to save other files as bitmap and use them. Needlessly complicated menu options.
  6. PROS: High customisation; change anything from colours to blur effects. Screenshots can be exported to PNG or JPG format. Small price is highly preferable to hiring an expensive professional. Save your user settings as a template for later.
    CONS: Only for mobile devices; not available for desktop. Some may prefer to pay for professional service if they don't have time or patience. Price only worth it if you're passionate about creating your own material. Takes some concentration to get the hang of each setting.
  7. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Extract individual elements of SWF file. View source code. Easy to understand interface. Export elements to multiple file formats.
    CONS: Cannot work with password protected files. Not many features for the price. Learning curve is a little steep. Decompiled source code can be difficult to understand.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Retains meta data. Handles bulk uploads. Fine-tune image resolution and sharpness. Maintains file hierarchy.
    CONS: Basic user interface. Printing controls are limited. Some file formats not supported. Few default resizing presets.
  9. PROS: Allows for batch watermarking of images. Support for a huge number of image formats. Includes a built-in tutorial. Step-by-step wizard is easy to use.
    CONS: Large batch watermarking takes a long time. User interface is somewhat clunky. Some basic options are hidden in sub-menus. Not as powerful as Photoshop or GIMP.
  10. PROS: There are nearly 300 custom templates to choose from. One account supports multiple devices. All templates are backed up within the cloud. It is possible to perform basic editing options within the templates themselves.
    CONS: A significant amount of memory (415.4 megabytes) is needed. The application may freeze during installation. No advanced editing features are available. It is not possible to upload personalised or third-party templates.
  11. PROS: Offers 18 template categories. Hundreds of different themes are on offer. Templates for Infographics, artwork and PowerPoint programs. Design library holds over 50,000 different designs.
    CONS: Useless if you do not pay a subscription. Auto-renews your subscription unless you manually unsubscribe. Templates for Microsoft Word are unusable. Around 30% of the designs are not professionally designed.
  12. PROS: The animations work like they should. Professional quality designs. Easy to incorporate. Different screen size ratios.
    CONS: 20 templates a bit too less. The motion background may overpower actual content. Business audience may not like slide animation. May impact movement between slides.
  13. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports a wide range of file formats. A large number of tools to make use of.
    CONS: No tutorial available. Tends to freeze from time to time.
  14. PROS: Not much hard drive space will be required. Users can toggle back and forth between photos at will.
    CONS: Bloom Image Viewer does not provide any means to edit photos. The user interface might not be suitable for all screen sizes.
  15. PROS: VectorDraw has built-in support for third-party printing software. A clean layout is suited for those who have never used such a program before.
    CONS: There are no help options or tutorials available. Some have stated that they need to force quit the app, as it does not close manually.
  16. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Simple and fast. Supports drawings of varying sizes.
    CONS: A premium tool. Has its fair share of glitches.
  17. PROS: Free image to vector conversion app. Not very many pros.
    CONS: Not very capable. Tendency to crash often.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Supports a wide range of file formats. Rapid processing of selected photos.
    CONS: Features in-application purchases. Tools like Photoshop are more powerful.
  19. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Works with Open DXF files. Simple viewing controls.
    CONS: App is view only; no editing drawings. User interface can be un-intuitive.
  20. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: The interface will be familiar to art software users. Offers colour functions not provided by many art programs.
    CONS: Some of its tools may be confusing at first. Assumes an understanding of colour theory.

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